The supplements could be bought at pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor, with the key ingredient having been used in parts of Asia since ancient times.
Five people have died and more than 100 are being treated in hospital after taking Japanese health supplements that have now been recalled. The supplements - including one aimed at helping to lower cholesterol - contain a fermented rice produce called beni koji, which is thought to have caused kidney problems in some people. The exact cause of the deaths is still under investigation, but Japan's health ministry has warned the number of fatalities could keep rising.
The company first made a public announcement about the products on 22 March. Read more from Sky News:45 people killed in bus crash in South AfricaHaiti gang boss will take part in talks if invitedThe new tech bringing loved ones back to life through AI The supplements could be bought at pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor.
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